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Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This new safety package, Active Brake Assist 6, incorporates five advanced radars, building significantly on the Actros’ previous single central radar and camera system. The newly added radars are positioned on the outer edges of the front bumper and on each side of the cab, delivering a remarkable 270-degree view around the vehicle.

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According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven" surface of a new $5.6 million intersection in Rolleston will be fixed by the end of May, council says.

The major Canterbury intersection between Levi Road and Masefield Drive became fully operational in early April after contractors worked a straight 84 hours to install traffic lights and complete the final roading, piping, electrical work.

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New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in late 2024—mirrored by Police wastewater data—confirm the highest levels of methamphetamine use ever recorded in the country. Worryingly, these numbers are continuing to rise in 2025, with amphetamine detections at an all-time high.

Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency and former Canterbury Drug Squad Detective, is sounding the alarm. TDDA’s ...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in the Manawatū region. Located on Pukenui Road, just outside RNZAF Base Ohakea, the centre replaces the old New Zealand Police weigh station previously servicing State Highway 1 and State Highway 3 near Bulls. This modern facility forms part of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s nationwide Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme (CVSP), which aims to establish a netw...

Continuing our commitment to a sustainable future, Port of Auckland is proud to announce the arrival of a pioneering addition to our heavy machinery fleet: New Zealand’s very first fully electric Empty Container Handler! 

This impressive piece of equipment marks a significant milestone as Aotearoa’s ports embrace innovative, low-emission solutions. Fully electric, and powered by state-of-the-art charging technology, the new container handler is ready to streamline our operations while minimising environmental impa...

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improvements.

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improvements.

Contractors will be on-site on the St Arnaud-Kawatiri Highway, from Monday 19 May until Friday 27 June to complete rock scaling and rock bolting.

Work will be und...